Archive for June, 2007

2/4 Malfuf rhythm for darbuka/doumbek Int/Adv level

Friday, June 29th, 2007

pacerman265 asked:

New Darbuka practice CD is now available!!!This tutorial is about making the Eqyptian rhythm ‘Malfuf’ sound more dynamic. By choosing new tones and leaving some space in the right spots we have a much more colourful and dynamic sounding rhythm. Although this video is aimed at the darbuka, doumbek, tablah etc the same [...]

Why are the females in mixed gender rock/pop bands mostly singers or percussion?

Thursday, June 28th, 2007

Alexandra asked: In general (I know generalizing again) it seems that in a mixed gender rock/pop band it’s usually a female singer or female backing singers and maybe a girl on a percussion instrument but that’s it… women hardly ever play drums or lead or bass guitar etc unless it’s an all girl band. Any [...]

Does anyone know where I can get the percussion part of High School Musical’s Bop to the Top?

Saturday, June 23rd, 2007

orangeguy asked: I have the piano sheet music for the melody and harmony, but I am a percussionist, and I really want to learn the percussion part of the song too. Thanks!

How to become a percussion instructor?

Friday, June 22nd, 2007

RANDY asked: Qualifications aside, what are the best steps to becoming a percussion instructor for a high school? Do I just send in a resume and then meet the director, meet the director first, something else?

What Conservatory is is the best for Percussion?

Tuesday, June 12th, 2007

Mike S asked: I am looking for a Conservatory (maybe some universities) that are on the east coast and are really good for a Percussionist…NEED HELP DESPERATLY!

How do I get back into percussion after years off?

Wednesday, June 6th, 2007

Jimmy M asked: I was a drummer/percussionist from 10 to 21. I then started dancing…. I am about to audition for “STOMP” . Can someone give me some rudiments and(or) tips to start to get my chops back?

Does anyone know where I may be able to find a decent winter percussion instructor for a highschool in CA?

Tuesday, June 5th, 2007

bishie_luvr12 asked: Our highschool’s marching band is currently…dysfunctional. We(students) are now trying to find a winter percussion instructor (in California), in attempts to save some face. Some of the dedicated members of this band are desperately trying to find an instructor for ourselves, as our current band instructor is incapable of doing so. This quest [...]